76ers' Shake Milton: Back in bench role for Game 1
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Milton will return to the bench for Saturday's Game 1 versus the Nets.
Milton drew starts in the final two games of the regular season, but the team will turn back to its regular starters to open the postseason. He should still log healthy minutes off the bench as a depth guard.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Career-high 16 assists in victory
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Milton totaled 15 points (7-22 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and 16 assists across 43 minutes during Friday's 136-131 overtime win over the Hawks.
Milton went crazy in the loss, handing out a career-high 16 assists as the 76ers opted to rest their entire starting five. This is a side of Milton's game we don't usually see, even when he is afforded additional playing time. It is unclear whether the team will rest its stars again Sunday. However, if that is the case, Milton makes for an intriguing pickup, despite the fact all 30 teams will be in action.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Gets starting nod Friday
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Milton will start Friday's game against the Hawks.
With the Sixers resting all of their starters, Milton gets the nod at point guard and will be joined by Georges Niang, Jaden Springer, Jalen McDaniels and Paul Reed. Across his previous nine starts this season, Milton has averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 38.1 minutes per game.
Milton produced 11 points (4-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 27 minutes during Thursday's 129-101 loss to the Heat.
Milton cobbled together the first double-double of his career, taking advantage of a game that mattered very little for the 76ers. With De'Anthony Melton (calf) going down, Milton was able to see a few extra minutes. He made the most of his opportunity, something he has done periodically throughout the season. The 76ers may opt to rest a few players in their final two games, meaning Milton could be a viable streaming consideration, even in 12-team leagues.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Efficient off bench
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Milton amassed 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 118-109 victory over the Cavaliers.
Though Milton served as a reserve again Wednesday, he saw ample playing time and was perfect from beyond the arc to score in double figures for the second time in the last five matchups. Across those five appearances, he's averaged 7.6 points, 2.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Available to play
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Milton (eye) will be available to play Monday against the Rockets.
Milton should see his usual minutes in the teens off the bench Monday night, which isn't enough floor time for him to produce in fantasy hoops. He's safe to leave on the waiver wire in most formats.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Probable Monday with eye injury
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Milton is listed as probable for Monday's matchup against the Rockets due to left eye soreness.
Despite landing on the injury report, Milton's eye issue doesn't seem to be serious enough to keep him out Monday. The backup point guard has scored in double figures in just one of his past nine appearances, averaging 5.0 points, 1.9 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 14.3 minutes during that stretch.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Thrives in Saturday's win
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Milton produced 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 win over the Jazz.
With Tobias Harris (knee) ruled out Saturday, Milton stepped up, playing as the first man off the bench. After playing just 15 minutes in his previous outing, this was a much better performance, reminiscent of what he was doing when both Tyrese Maxey and James Harden were sidelined earlier in the season. If Harris is ruled out any longer, Milton should at least be considered for streaming purposes for anyone in need of a points boost.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Steps up with 18 points
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Milton ended Saturday's 115-96 win over the Thunder with 18 points (7-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 38 minutes.
Milton entered the starting lineup after James Harden was ruled out with a foot injury. Given the opposition, there is a chance the 76ers simply gave Harden the night off on the second night of a back-to-back. Nonetheless, Milton was able to step up, something he has done on more than one occasion already this season. While he was a nice stream, he will likely return to the bench against the Pelicans on Monday.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Starting Saturday
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Milton will join the first unit for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Milton will receive the starting nod in place of James Harden (foot). He has averaged 21.3 points, 6.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds in eight starts this season and should be considered a top streaming option Saturday.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Minimal impact in loss
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Milton contributed one point (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 116-111 loss to the Wizards.
Milton recorded his third-lowest scoring total of the season Tuesday. With Tyrese Maxey (foot) expected to return Friday, Milton will likely start seeing a decrease in minutes.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Average showing in New York
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Milton finished with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Sunday's 119-112 victory over the Knicks.
Milton knocked down both of his attempts from beyond the arc, and he also helped out on the glass by snagging two of his three rebounds on the defensive end. The 26-year-old is putting up 10.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists through 10 December appearances.
Milton contributed six points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 133-122 overtime win over the Lakers.
Milton failed to get into any rhythm Friday, picking up a third foul early in the second quarter before ultimately fouling out before overtime. His stretch of fantasy relevance seems to be coming to a close with James Harden back and Tyrese Maxey (foot) approaching a return to the hardwood.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Stays relevant despite bench role
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Milton amassed 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 132-123 double-overtime loss to Houston.
Milton moved back to the bench Monday, ceding his starting spot to the returning James Harden. Despite the relegation, Milton still managed to play 26 minutes, putting up serviceable production. Sadly, his playing time could slowly decline as Harden gets his legs under him, meaning Milton is trending towards being a drop, outside of deeper formats.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Admirable play continues
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Milton had 17 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Friday's 117-109 loss to Memphis.
Milton has scored at least 17 points in five of his last six games. Also, his recent facilitating has been great, amounting to 6.6 dimes per game with a 3.14 assist-to-turnover ratio over his last seven contests. It'll be interesting to monitor the role that Milton retains with returns looming for James Harden (foot) and Tyrese Maxey (foot).
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76ers' Shake Milton: Stays hot vs. Atlanta
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Milton finished with 21 points (9-20 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 40 minutes during Monday's 104-101 win over the Hawks.
Milton has scored 20-plus points in five of his last six contests and continues to provide value on the boards and as a passer. He's also being handed heavy workloads on a consistent basis, averaging 38.8 minutes over his last six contests without Tyrese Maxey (foot) on the court.
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76ers' Shake Milton: Goes off on Magic again
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Milton notched 29 points (10-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 133-103 victory over the Magic.
Milton and the Sixers crushed the Magic by an even wider margin Sunday, after beating them by eight points Friday. Milton's production was also much higher, and he drained 78 percent of his shots in the winning effort. He has 22-plus points in four of his past five outings and should continue to handle a high-volume role on offense while the 76ers play without Joel Embiid (foot), James Harden (foot) and Tyrese Maxey (foot).
